>> 0 local school scare. >> a suspected plot targeting a local school is boiled and police suspect this did was behind it all.

>> it is important to note that our sources tell us detectives do not believe this is a copycat type plot. however, police said the student attended laurell high school. >> authorities believe this was a credible threat, in part because of items they say they found in the student's locker. police say monday laurel students were so concerned about disruptive behavior coming from a classmate, they told teachers, who reached out to authorities. >> references to shoot and kill were made. >> police say that found suspicious items in the juveniles locker, like drawings and lists. >> that found these materials

and some diagrams, charts, analysts and things in the student's locker. the fact that he had access potentially to weapons, could lead a pretty awful situation. >> authorities say the student has been hospitalized and is undergoing emergency mental evaluation. >> it is really not to be taken lightly. >> in light of the unspeakable violence at a connecticut elementary school, many are grateful that the students came forward. >> i am grateful that they let the teachers know what was going on. >> of prince george's county school spokesperson says the school is taking the situation very seriously, working with authorities on the case, and tomorrow they will send home a letter exactly what they believe happened here. >> the debate over gun control in our country has hit a fever

new high tonight. governor bob mcdonnell made national headlines for comments he made. hours ago he said he was open to the idea of allowing school officials to carry guns inside virginia schools. we are live in the newsroom tonight with a look at who is outraged by the comments. >> northern virginia democratic congressman gerry connolly put out a statement saying he is appalled by what the governor said, but some parents say maybe it is time to look into this >> on wtop today the virginia governor said the idea of letting trained officials carry a gun should at least be explored. authorities say the sandy hook principal heroically tried to stop adam lanza, but he shot and killed her. >> if a person like that was

armed and trained, could they have stopped the carnage in the process? perhaps. >> others disagree. one lawman who has a grandson the same age as many of the children who died said she feels safer when he is at school. >> especially now, i think someone should be armed at all schools. >> it could be great for those who are trained to really be prepared for anything that may come, especially in the world we live in today. >> right now only law enforcement officers are allowed to bring guns to within 1,000 feet of a school. some say it should stay that way. they say what happened in connecticut is a very rare situation, and bringing guns into school could ultimately do more harm than good if they fell into the wrong hands. >> i think maybe having guns in schools would be a first solution to drop two. >> the fairfax state national

rifle association put out its first statement today saying its members were heartbroken. the nra said it was prepared to offer meaningful contributions to make sure it never happens again. the organization says it will hold a press conference on friday. >> ask for a maryland governor martin o'malley, he called for more guns to be taken off the street. he said the administration will push for a bill to help prevent what happenedchool. >> the growing debate over guns in america led to a decision by a major retailer. dick's sporting goods as it had suspended sales of modern sporting rifles, which is an industry term for military-style bonds. this was supported by many customers shopping earlier today. >> i don't think they should be as readily available that you can just go and pick them up at

the store. i think it is a good decision. >> most average people use guns and they don't kill anybody. >> in addition, dicks says it is removing all guns from display at its store closes to a new town. it is not clear how long the suspension will last -- at its store closest to a new town newtown. classes resume of four students there except for those that attended sandy hook elementary school. new york giants receiver victor cruz ms. -- visited the family of a little boy who was married yesterday. stay with us for complete

coverage of the massacre in newtown, connecticut. you can always log onto wjla.com as well. nightline will have an update on the investigation at 11:35. >> breaking news in the case of the deadly bombing at the u.s. consulate in libya. the accountability review board determined systematic failures within the state, leaving it vulnerable. ambassador christopher stevens and three others were killed in that attack on september 11. the board is making 29 recommendations to improve security. all them were accepted by secretary of state hillary clinton. there are late development from capitol hill where appears negotiations have stalled in the debate over the so-called fiscal cliff. john boehner says republicans would move forward with their own plan on a separate track

from the obama administration. the plan does not address spending cuts to the fed and domestic programs. >> still to come some good news for a local high school and their hopes to perform during the inauguration. >> marion barry at the center of a racially charged debate.

>> the man that police say is r a series of attacks, slashing women in the backside in fairfax county, is under arrest tonight. investigators say he was arrested yesterday in peru. detectives had previously identified him earlier this year. all the known attacks happen in fairfax county between february and july of last year.

>> the army psychiatrist charged in the fourth good shooting doesn't have to shave his beard prior to trial. she will not hold it against him, but said the juror's mind. a previous judge ordered him to shave before the trial. that judge was removed by an appeals court. a local school good news that have been waiting for. >> marion barry creating controversy, this time for insinuating that almost half of the city council members are racist. >> it is getting colder. yes, it is december.

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alison starling blogger un weather, and timber exports. this is abc 7 news at 11:00, on your side. >> a maryland man is fighting for his life after police say he was shot in the head in aspen hill. at last check, the 21-year-old victim is in grave condition. detectives say the suspect is a anyone with information is asked to call police. >> a vote over jobs led to a racially charged debate. >> councilman marion barry was behind a bill who -- that would help men and women released from prison obtain new jobs. when the measure failed, the fireworks began. >> this all unfolded during a vote today on a couple of different bills that would make it easier for those with criminal backgrounds to get employment, housing, etc.

it was the way that the city council voted on marion barry's bill that left him doing. >> how you explain the fact that mr. gramm is the only white member of this council supporting this bill? >> just seconds on the boat on the bill that would help criminals with employment and housing, the discussion turned testy. >> that is b.s. >> accounts and promised to continue on the warpath against anyone who opposes the bill. >> people don't think about what is going on, and you have that divide. if you look at the divided self, white, black. and it has that tone. >> i don't want to call it

racist. everybody has a different view. >> chellie montgomery, whose job is to help incarcerated women reintegrate into the workforce agrees that race really should be part of the discussion. >> i think it is unfortunate that we don't have more cooperation among all the people. it is not a race issue, it is a people issue. >> the bill that was passed today does not give those with criminal backgrounds the same legal protection as minorities. it creates a certificate of good standing for job-seekers. expat an update to a story we brought you bought a plot. instagram users can read the sign of relief project a story -- an update to a story we brought you at 5:00.

the new policy stated that snapshot could be used in ads without you ever being told about them are paid for them. some users canceled their accounts in response to that. instagram admits to making a mistake and plans to modify part of the privacy policy. it appears that more of you will be traveling for the holidays. a new report by aaa estimates that 40% of those living in the washington d.c. region are planning to travel 50 miles or more. the average trip will be more than 700 miles. for those hitting the road, 90% of them will be driving. >>the belew senior high school marching band -- ballou senior high school will march behind president from the capitol to the white house after his swearing in, which is january 21.

several large and bands and a drill team from chicago will all be there to take part. >> they are hoping that this year they will not be the human popsicle that they were back in 2009. >> we have to get through christmas burst. -- for christmas first. outside, another mild day, lot of sunshine and a few sprinkles. the one thing that would be nice for us is to get a little bit of rain. we have been extraordinarily dry since way back. we have had two days and almost three months with only a quarter inch of rain. the high temperature today was 62 degrees. this december is running more than seven degrees above

average and only one night this month has it been colder than average. even around chicago minneapolis 27 degrees. 78 degrees in dallas-fort worth and almost the entire lower 48 have been way above average. even for dallas, it was 25 degrees above average. the one-shot of really cold air will become norway's we get into late thursday and friday. a little circulation over us today that brought the showers. here is the big area of storm is, getting developed in the southwest. that will lead to quite a storm coming out of the southwest. that is the reason right now there are already winter storm warnings from chicago and a blizzard warning around denver. over the next 24 hours that storm will be moving well to our

north. but we will be on the mild side. tomorrow, even as it comes of the southwest a high-pressure rolls over to a lot of sunshine. later in the week here comes the moisture in the form of rain showers even around us in spots like pittsburg. then the cold air really comes in as we get into friday. that is the day that it will finally begin to feel little bit like december, but not tomorrow. tomorrow morning temperatures near 40 degrees, above-average. almost 10 degrees above average even though it will be cooler than today. then the rain showers that we need comment late thursday, thursday night, then some colder air and that will stick around as we get into the big travel day for us on friday. friday around the great lakes if you are traveling to ohio,

indianapolis, lake effect snow is not that far away. >> speaking of christmas day all i want for christmas is a playoff berth. will the redskins clinched a playoff spot this week? the wizards look for little magic tonight. i will show you how they fare

>> let's start with the wizards. they always seem to played tough against the hawks but they don't seem to have enough to get over the hump. it was a loud crowd, and they were entertained. what's this as they break loose. keep an eye on george crawford.

he finishes and the wizards are up by one. here comes a cropper. watch this, this is from the suburbs. bingo, tied the game. in overtime, of took over -- the hawks took over. they went by five another tough one for the wizards. >> i look up every morning to make sure this guy is out there and is not falling in on me. trust me, this has not been fun. we are going to continue to fight. it is frustrating but i will keep plugging away. >> for football fans, the redskins can lock up a playoff spot this weekend with a win over the eagles. for that to happen, it will take a lot of help. the germans will have to lose to

the ravens in baltimore the vikings would have to move to houston, and the bears would have to lose to arizona. first and foremost, the redskins have to take care of business and the philadelphia. >> you know they are definitely going to step up and try to win. we have to come out fast. we have to come out in the physical like we have been the last five weekends and sustain it for 60 minutes of the game. >> let's go to oakland. take a look at the pigeon on the field. it was acting like an extra defender. these guys are focused, they did not even look at it, almost dep donnan. no. 65 actually tried to kick it out of the way. the chiefs played a goose egg the loss to the raiders 15-0

before they finally got the pitch and off the field. it looks like the orioles are going to pass on trying to sign first baseman adam laroche. he just turned 38 -- just turned 33 and once a three-year deal. we will keep you posted. >> 22 guys on the field, and nobody could hit him.

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>> a big crowd of day on friday. for us, it will be chilly but a sunny holiday weekend coming up